Dunn County
North DakotaFIPS 38025
Dunn County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Dunn County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.0% | 9.4% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 37.8% | 38.2% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 10.1% | 7.5% | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,631.337 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Dunn County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.2% | — | |
| Obesity | 37.8% | — | |
| Depression | 20.7% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.9% | — | |
| COPD | 6.8% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.5% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.5% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.7% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 18.0% | — | |
| Disability | 30.4% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 24.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.7% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
Dunn County has no hospital. 18 of North Dakota's counties are hospital deserts.
See all hospital deserts in North DakotaSocial Vulnerability Index
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Nearest Hospitals
Since Dunn County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.
| Hospital | County | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chi St Alexius Health Dickinson | Stark | 25 | 33.7 mi |
| Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc | McKenzie | 24 | 43.7 mi |
| Sakakawea Medical Center - Cah | Mercer | 13 | 47 mi |
| Garrison Memorial Hospital | McLean | 22 | 59.7 mi |
| Mountrail County Medical Center Inc | Mountrail | 11 | 67.1 mi |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.